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Counselling and Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

30Nov
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Undergraduate
11Dec
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Undergraduate
27Jun
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Learn how to improve the lives of those in need. You'll prepare for a challenging but rewarding career in health and social care on this counselling course. As part of this counselling and mental health degree, you’ll:

  • Explore a wide range of theories within psychology, mental health, counselling, child development and psychotherapy
  • Combine theoretical knowledge with your ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
  • Study a variety of therapeutic approaches
  • Explore psychotherapeutic models including cognitive and behavioural development and look at theories on how mental health issues develop across the lifespan
  • Learn how to develop your interpersonal skills in order to build supportive, empathetic relationships between you and your clients
This course will open employment opportunities across a range of roles. However, if you wish to focus on becoming a Counsellor, after graduating you'll be eligible to apply for postgraduate professionally accredited counselling course to fulfil the next step of your training. Our two-year MA Integrative Counselling will enable you to achieve qualified therapist status with the BACP. Find out more This course is suitable for those working in mental health services wanting to further their knowledge and career, or for those wishing to enter the health and care professions. Tailor your studies You’ll study a variety of therapeutic approaches and will be able to tailor the course to your career ambitions. On completion, you’ll be able to build positive therapeutic relationships that can foster positive change for your clients, for example with people experiencing anxiety, depression and addiction. Enhance your career prospects You’ll practise your counselling and interpersonal skills using our interview and feedback rooms. Engaging with work-based learning opportunities, by volunteering or working in a relevant setting, you'll reflect on how you use your practical skills in the real world. These activities will help you become a confident, globally minded and emotionally mature individual, enhancing your career prospects in counselling and mental health care. Industry links This course has been developed to offer awareness of ethical standards of practice. Your learning will be guided by expert academics from across the University, who include qualified and accredited counsellors, mental health nurses and psychologists. Why study the Counselling and Mental Health course at Leeds Beckett University?
  • 90% of students on BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
  • Access to specialist facilities - including our communications suite where you'll enhance your practical skills in a realistic setting
  • 90.6% of BSc (Hons) Counselling & Mental Health graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
  • Learn from industry experts - with access to guest lecturers, speakers, and conferences
  • Create the ideal study/life balance - choose full-time or part-time study to suit you
  • Study a course shaped by academic research - you'll explore the latest knowledge and industry practices
National Student Survey 2024* Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22**

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Resilience
  • Psychological Foundations for Practice
  • Professional & Academic Skills
  • Engaging & Communicating
  • Introduction to Mental Health
  • Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Development of Counselling Skills
  • Mental Health & Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Coaching
  • Therapeutic Practice
  • Transcultural Perspectives & Practice
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Application of Counselling Skills
  • Reflective Professional Practice
  • Theory & Practice of Research
  • Contemporary Mental Health Perspectives
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Practice

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Counselling and Mental Health at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS